About me

Hi! My name is Colleen. I have my Masters in Social Work with a specialization in schools. I am currently working on completing a certification to be a certified drug and alcohol counselor as I feel that is a problem that affects many students. I have been working in alternative schools for most of my career but also have worked in private practice for about 3 years. I have worked with children and teens on many issues such as anger, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and anxiety.

My approach is engaging and calm. I like to meet clients where they are at and take things at a pace they are comfortable with. I use solution based approaches, as well as dialectal behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. I believe that everyone is different and no one approach works for all clients. I will base my approach on your specific needs.

I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149013992

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Colleen Muchowski. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem

Colleen is wonderful. She makes me feel heard/calm/sane, tbh. Shes open, so kind, funny and respectful of where I’m coming from.

Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Colleen is the perfect mix of professional and personable, and isn't afraid to ask the hard questions. 11/10 would recommend.

Written on Aug 31, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

I appreciate and respect her and hows she has been able to help me

Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

She is great!! Very responsive. She helped me and my kids!

Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Colleen Muchowski is a caring, sympathetic listener who makes you feel welcome. I like her personality. I am unsure of Colleen's years of experience but I have a feeling she is still honing her therapeutic skills and can only get better. I have had therapists who are more seasoned and wiser both from age and experience but Colleen's grasp of situations is strong and I do recommend her as a therapist.

Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 1 year on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Colleen has been fantastic. Patient, compassionate, responsive, and a good source of common-sense guidance...all of which has helped me navigate a very difficult period in my life.

Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Shes a great counselor and has helped us vastly with our marriage.

Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Colleen is amazing! She truly tries to resonate with you and has a wide variety of knowledge and expertise. We value all that she has done for us!

Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Colleen has been very helpful so far in letting me talk through a few things that have been bothering me.

Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks

I like the fact that I can message with Colleen anytime and she does respond in a timely manner.

Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 8 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Colleen combines support and empathy with logical problem solving and suggestions. I feel like she really gets me. She is an excellent listener and I feel like I get a lot of things out during our communications.

Written on Jan 18, 2020 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Colleen has been fantastic to work on my life with. She is honest, kind, respectful, and accommodating. I recommend teencounseling.com to everyone I know and think Colleen is great.

Written on Nov 13, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Colleen has demonstrated what the most important characteristic of a therapist SHOULD be: COMPASSION. Not only is she highly professional in every way, but I also get a strong sense that she's a really good person. Someone I would be honored top call a friend. Weekends, holidays, off hours, it doesn't matter to her. She'll respond if I indicate I'm in need of it.

Written on Jul 31, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Colleen has been an amazing support system for me in dealing with my anxiety. It helps so much to have someone to talk to. She is kind and understanding.

Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Colleen has been phenomenal.

Written on Jun 25, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

Colleen is great at remembering what is going on as I am someone who has a tendency to skip around a lot. Her personal experiences have made me feel like I can trust her expertise and that things will get better. She has helped me realize my worth while providing suggestions when asked and listening and validating my feelings when I just need to vent.

Written on Jun 24, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Colleen is the best support I could have asked for during a very difficult time in my life. She is my perfect match as a therapist and goes above my expectations to help. She understands my mental illness and is gentle when my symptoms are worst. Also, she has the most soothing voice ever and talking with her always leaves me smiling and relieved! She’s awesome, just trust me!

Written on Jun 02, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She is great! She really understand me and is someone I can confide it.

Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 3 weeks

Colleen is amazing.

Written on Mar 06, 2019 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Colleen has been an invaluable resource. She listens well, is affirming and validating, and comes from a place of compassion and empathy. I highly recommend her!

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